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S1 E18: Ask This Old House

Tom Silva shows several products that are designed to keep leaves and other debris out of rain gutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard repairs a wobbly toilet.

S15 E7-8: Media Press – Parts 1-2

This large media cupboard made of maple and outfits it with swing-away doors, adjustable shelves, and four roomy drawers below that should answer just about every need for a home media center

Richard installs an automatic water shutoff valve on a combination washer/dryer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows Steve the proper technique for preparing drywall joints. Richard discusses different types of plumbing torches.

S15 E6: Beveled Glass Cupboard

Painted a glistening white and conveniently sized for limited space, this beveled glass display cupboard is a winner

S24 E16: The Winchester House

S1 E16: Ask This Old House

Painter Jim Clark shows Steve the proper way to paint the exterior of a double-hung window. Roger helps aerate and fertilize a lawn. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom then shows Steve different ways to hang a picture on a hollow wall.

Room with finished drywall ready to paint.

How to Finish Drywall

This step-by-step guide shows you how to use tape, drywall compound, and various techniques to finish your new wall with ease.

S15 E4-5: Cigar Chair – Parts 1-2

Norm cuts the leather using patterns and tackles the padding and other steps before showing his new-found skill at applying the rich looking leather to the Cigar Chair's frame

Winchester TV Project House: Here Come the Subs

As work in Winchester kicks into high gear, dozens of tradesmen descend on the house. Here's an update on their progress.

S24 E15: The Winchester House

S1 E15: Ask This Old House

Roger removes ivy. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom replaces the window in a third-floor condominium bathroom. Tom explains the proper way to measure for a replacement window.

S15 E3: Queen Anne Table

Woodworkers will enjoy the challenge of building this Queen Anne heirloom of tomorrow

Renovations That Give You the Best Return on Investment (ROI)

Want to spruce up your home? Don't just do it for you - do it for the tremendous value-add it can have for your home's resale value.

S24 E14: The Winchester House

S1 E14: Ask This Old House

Richard installs a new shower faucet that will eliminate the chance of scalding. Roger and Steve head outside to test the latest robotic lawn mowers. Tom and an animal control expert help "critter-proof" a house.

S15 E2: Sheep-shearing Coffee Table

Made of recycled pine, this unusual coffee table is easy to make and comes with a good stor

How to Choose the Best Lighting Fixtures for Bathrooms

This article explains how to choose best bathroom vanity lighting, shower lighting, and ceiling fixtures for your space.

Different types of squares, a tool that can be very useful in construction and home improvement projects.

Choosing and Using Squares

Whether you're framing a house or installing trim, the right square can help you achieve clean lines, tight joints, and level surfaces.

S24 E13: The Winchester House

S1 E13: Ask This Old House

Painter Jim Clark shows the several different types of paint sprayers and demonstrates proper technique. Steve enlists the help of chimney expert Mark Schaub to replace a broken fireplace damper. The guys ask "What Is It?" Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different ways to split logs for firewood.